Jacob
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I am open to any and all suggestion on installing a dual band 2m/440 radio, HF radio, and a Uniden scanner in a 2001 Dodge Intrepid.
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Jacob
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Jacob
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Install radio eqiupment in 2001 dodge intrepid
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Jacob- I'm getting ready to do a similar install (different gear & vehicle), but am finding out modern cars don't have the kind of spaces I used to use under the dash, etc. So two things are starting to emerge as likely solutions:
1 - Remote heads. See if the radios you have/want can be equipped with remote heads. They are easy to install, small, and above all easy to find a place for.
2 - The stuff from ProClip is amazing. I just bought one of their cellphone mounts, and it occurred to me that their stuff may help with ham/scanner gear. http://www.proclipusa.com Pay special attention to the "Mounting Options" link in the sidebar on the home page.
1 - Remote heads. See if the radios you have/want can be equipped with remote heads. They are easy to install, small, and above all easy to find a place for.
2 - The stuff from ProClip is amazing. I just bought one of their cellphone mounts, and it occurred to me that their stuff may help with ham/scanner gear. http://www.proclipusa.com Pay special attention to the "Mounting Options" link in the sidebar on the home page.
Jacob
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Dodge Interped
I will check them out now that you mention it all three of my radios have remote head capabilities.
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Jake
I will check them out now that you mention it all three of my radios have remote head capabilities.
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Jake
VernM
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Modern cars also are loaded with logic circuits/mini-computing capability, and above-ground conditions where metal doesn't always meet metal, making for poor grounds. And, with transmitting thrown into the mix, it is always good to pursue the manufacturer via its help phone number (since the dealer service and parts deptartments don't have a clue). You want the factory recommendations for radio installations such as they provide to public service entities. There are tech sheets. Sometimes you have to push hard to get them, but it can/will save you a lot of headaches and maybe warranty considerations.
And, especially for transmit, I recommend RG-6X MM coax. The MM stands for marine-mobile and means a stronger shield and outer jacket to resist chafing and contamination.
And, especially for transmit, I recommend RG-6X MM coax. The MM stands for marine-mobile and means a stronger shield and outer jacket to resist chafing and contamination.
The ProClip stuff looks great, but it also looks pretty pricey!
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